Started off with the brackets and then start buildin' off of them. They bolt to the factory 4 front bolt holes and then to the three old tow hook mounts.
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n199/markfritz/P1010356.jpg
Next, we built the winch box out of some 1/4" plate. We milled out the fairlead holes.
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n199/markfritz/P1010358.jpg
Then we gusseted the SHIT out of it.
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n199/markfritz/P1010361.jpg
Mark Threw down some damn good welds.
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n199/markfritz/P1010365.jpg
Enclosed the rest of the box with some more 1/4".
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n199/markfritz/P1010367.jpg
Started buildin' off the box with some 3/16".
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n199/markfritz/P1010369.jpg
Finally startin to look like a bumper.
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n199/markfritz/P1010373.jpg
Doin' what he does best.
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n199/markfritz/P1010381.jpg
All welded up. Now The grindin' starts.
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n199/markfritz/P1010385.jpg
Machined some big ol' Z71 pull points.
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n199/markfritz/P1010393.jpg
Layed down some fat ass welds on those.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n199/markfritz/P1010396.jpg
Grindin' the piss out of it.
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n199/markfritz/P1010399.jpg
OOOOOOOOO.........
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n199/markfritz/P1010403.jpg
After powdercoatin'.
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n199/markfritz/P1010415.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n199/markfritz/P1010417.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n199/markfritz/P1010418.jpg
Not to bad for a couple WHITE boys.

Looks FUCKIN A AWESOME good. Love the way the bodywork melts into the bumper, and vice versa.

I have one concern that you may have already addressed. Where is your access to the remote plug in, and free spool lever? Having spent a lil time buried up to the doors, thats one of the first things I think about and it disturbs me when I don't know where my freespool lever/remote plug-ins are

definitely a dayum nice bumper

looks good, must have taken a long time getting all the peices to line up right. Did a few that way, now 90% of my shit is one peace bent up - me likes though :D

looks good, must have taken a long time getting all the peices to line up right. Did a few that way, now 90% of my shit is one peace bent up - me likes though :D

yeah fuck that one by one shit. ill never do that again.

i really like the way the outersides look... below the headlights. sick build.

Looks FUCKIN A AWESOME good. Love the way the bodywork melts into the bumper, and vice versa.

I have one concern that you may have already addressed. Where is your access to the remote plug in, and free spool lever? Having spent a lil time buried up to the doors, thats one of the first things I think about and it disturbs me when I don't know where my freespool lever/remote plug-ins are

the free spool lever has a cutout in the top of the bumper so you can reach your hand in there. the remote plug is going to be in the grille.

very nice. you wouldnt happen to have a cad drawing of that would you?:D
been wanting a new front bumper since i got my 350. i'm gonna owe you royalties, i think i wanna make mine similar to yours.

no man we just got bored one day and started building it. made some templates cut um out and just kept buildin off of them

Damn nice bumper! Wonder how much badassier the tow rig would look with something like that on it!

Only thing I see...how much does it affect airflow to the rad/intercooler?

i made about a 5 hour round trip this past weekend and i didn't notice any change in temperatures

i made about a 5 hour round trip this past weekend and i didn't notice any change in temperatures

Cool deal.

The only reason I brought that up is because I remember hearing from a Ford tech when the first gen SD's came out (99's), that Ford was having some overheating issues due to aftermarket bumpers restricting airflow to the intercooler/rad.

But then again, how many hundreds upon hundreds of SD's have you seen running all over with the same style bumper, with no issues at all.

Again, good job, good build, where can I get one? :D

BTW, where didja get those smoked headlamps/corner lenses? Are the the factory Harley ones?

Looks great, but what does it weigh?

i found the headlights on ebay. my truck is an early 99 and i have had no overheating problems.

I don't have the winch in it yet(waiting on parts to rebuild it, got it used) I installed the bumper by myself I would guess it probably around 80 lbs. but don't hold me to it.

the free spool lever has a cutout in the top of the bumper so you can reach your hand in there. the remote plug is going to be in the grille.

My concerns are now alleviated. Ignore all comments on concerns, and pay attention only to the props! That thing is so fuckin slick! Totally diggin it, keep up the killer work

thanks! i had said somthin about 80lbs. but im gonna have to say ignore my stupidity and say its prolly more like 120ish

Nice work and nice rig.
whats lift and what size tires you got
Looks real nice.
you got any wheeling shots.
How does the 5.4 liter move it?
you got a manual?

thanks for your help and info

It's a 99 7.3 POWERSTROKE no 5.4 here. 6 speed. 6'' lift danahoe racing front spings and a 2'' cage off-road add-a-leaf rear. Its got big gay 20'' chrome wheels and 36x15.50 MTZ's. I love these tires for what i use the truck for.
It's got a 4'' straight pipe, intake, and 140 horse chip. By no means is it a "fast" truck, but it moves alright.
It's my daily driver and my tow rig it pulls my 73 bronco with ease and thats all that really matters.

this is the best wheelin pic that i have of it that doesn't include mud
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u81/hurricaneoffroad/coloradosummer072094.jpg
We were running some trails in colorado this summer. the Truck literally beat us to death, so it stayed with the trailer most of the time.
I do love the granny gear with the t case in low and all the torque off the diesel.

dam that v8 symbol on the fender threw me off
mud shots are cool with me

is it weird that i have an erection after seeing that

dam that v8 symbol on the fender threw me off
mud shots are cool with me

Those are those pesky powerstroke V8 badges on the fenders. I can see how it is confusing

Damn ford for putting those on those trucks

:grinpimp:

thanks for all the comments guys. i'll try to keep up with the other builds like rear bumper, maybe sliders/steps, front ball joint joint D60 swap, different wheels and tires, 4.10 gears, eaton electric lockers, etc...

I'd be veeeerrry interested in seeing a slider build up.

I hate to say it but I've high centered my SD more times than I care to count, the lower door sill pinch welds are all bent and fubared. Would be nice to have something sturdy to fall on!

Damn nice looking bumper, Shelby. Be carefull, though. It looks like your turning your tow rig into your wheeler.

I know I think because I see all these bad ass truggys, and because i can't stand to have the same thing everybody else has got.

pullin stuff
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u81/hurricaneoffroad/l_e6bb4d6c9580dd5dcfb3bba1f5628c29.jpg

I installed the bumper by myself I would guess it probably around 80 lbs..

Good deal, thats not too bad, I would have guessed heavier. Looks damn good :beer:

I'm proud to say i had the privilege to lay a few beads on that beautiful work of art

That turned out way Sick!!!:grinpimp:

Make me one for the 08 SD and i'll buy it

give me your truck for a week

looks fawesome, i love the way it blends into the fenders.:smokin:

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANG shelby that thing looks good ... yea id ask yall to build one for the deer hitting dmax , but that would require yall to have my truck huh?? and i know yall La. peeps arent ready for it ..

on a serious note , that is a very good looking bumper man ..

see yall in october ??

later ryan

are yall goin to w.e.rock this weekend

What did you have to change to put the 05 grille in?

you just have to find some way to attach the lower portion of the grill everything else lines up

yessir i plan on going to weroc unless this "work" stuff keeps coming up .... as of now were all going to be there .. itll be fun , just gonna be a mess with parkin and not enough room around there .
but oh well

you are going right?

lata ryan

yes sir, and ill be there in october also. hopefully i'll finally have my computer tuned in the bronc, so look out mr.

yes sir, i'll finally have my computer tuned in the bronc, so look out mr.:eek: oh Sthit!!!

daaaaaang son ..... so your rig isnt running "right" as of now ... it seemed to be ripping around good at krocks ... ill be sure to stay outta your way up there!!!!

well see yall at weroc Yall be safe

later ryan

damn thats a sick bumper shelby. it was nice meetin ya at we rock last weekend
see yall on the trails soon i hope